Evicting a Tenant? Don’t Let One Wrong Move Cost You the Case A tenant stops paying rent or simply won’t leave when the lease ends. Every landlord’s instinct is the same: change the locks, cut the power, get them out. Understandable — and, in South
Shop Steward Discipline: Lessons from AMCU obo Kgotlang v Employer Shop stewards play a vital role in South African workplaces as representatives of trade unions, advocating for employee rights and ensuring fair labour practices. However, their dual responsibilities – as employees and union officials – require strict
MATRIMONIAL PROPERTY REGIMES IN SOUTH AFRICA The matrimonial property regimes in South Africa are best explained as follows: in community of property out of community with accrual out of community without accrual IN COMMUNITY OF PROPERTY In South Africa, should a couple get married without signing an antenuptial contract beforehand, they are married
The 3-Month Rule: Why Updating Your Will After Divorce Matters The 3-Month Rule: Did you know that if you die within 3 months of your divorce, any bequest to your former spouse is automatically revoked? The law presumes that
TRANSFER LINGO Security documents: This will refer to the paperwork reflecting the legal right, title and interest relating to the immovable property in question either referred to as a Title deed, mortgage bond or Notarial Deed Lodgement: Lodgement is
PROBATION AND PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT The regulation of probation and performance management remains one of the most litigated and misunderstood aspects of South African labour law. Employers frequently assume that probationary employees enjoy limited protection, while employees often believe that probation amounts to a
Municipal Tenders Municipal tenders offer game changing contracts for businesses ready to partner with local government. But navigating the process? That’s where expertise makes all the difference. From supplying office equipment to building roads or providing cleaning services, these tenders can transform your business. The catch? Complex
A parent’s duty to support a child does not cease when the child reaches a particular age but it usually does so when the child becomes self-supporting. Majority (18) is not the determining factor. At common law, both divorced parents
According to South African law, both parents have a duty to support their child. This duty encompasses direct and indirect costs and includes educational and medical expenses, food, transport, clothing and accommodation. But how much must be contributed? The amount
